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My name is Caroline. I'm a new mom with a PCOS success story. I'm a baker at heart at Chocolate & Carrots. Thanks for joining me on my journey through pregnancy, delivery, and all things baby!
Tag Archives: new mom
healthy pregnancy lifestyle interview
A few months ago, I had the pleasure of sharing a little of what I’ve learned being pregnant and a new mom in how to maintain a healthy lifestyle. The interview is now available to watch (and don’t laugh at … Continue reading
Posted in mama, pregnancy
Tagged eating healthy, exercise, health, healthy lifestyle, interview, new mom, pregnancy, your baby booty
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postpartum {after delivery}
While preparing myself mentally to go deliver Liam, I had no idea what to expect. I knew I wanted a vaginal birth, but I had to prepare for a caesarean, just in case. My birth plan also included that I wanted to … Continue reading
Posted in mama
Tagged after delivery, baby, delivery, new mom, newborn, post delivery, post pardum, pregnancy, recovery from delivery
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what i’ve learned in the first 10 weeks
sleeping A bassinet or a mini crib is essential the first few weeks. With the nervousness you have as a new mother, making sure he’s still breathing and feeding him is a 24/7 job. Once you’re comfortable, get him used to … Continue reading
Posted in mama
Tagged baby, bassinet, breastfeeding, burp cloth, crib, diaper genie, diapers, feeding, infant, learn, learning, mini crib, new mom, newborn, sleep, swaddle, video monitor
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sippy cups are not for chardonnay {review}
Stephanie Wilder-Taylor is absolutely hilarious in Sippy Cups Are Not for Chardonnay. Her witty humor and blunt statements had me in stitches. The only time I’m able to read is while I’m breastfeeding. Unfortunately, this book had me laughing so much that … Continue reading
breastfeeding
I knew I wanted to breastfeed before I had Liam. I was always told to be patient with myself and the baby since we’d both be learning on the job. I was blessed with a boy who was hungry and knew what to … Continue reading
Posted in baby food, mama
Tagged baby, breast feed, breast milk, breastfeeding, milk supply, new mom, newborn
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1 month
Date: June 30th, 2012 Height: 21 inches (as of June 14th) Weight: 8 pounds 12 ounces (as of June 14th) Sleeping Pattern: Falls asleep between 12am – 2am, stays asleep for 4-6 hours, feeds, then sleeps another 3 hours Eating … Continue reading
Posted in month by month
Tagged 1 month old, baby, Liam, month by month, new mom, newborn
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before & after
Yeah, so it’s harder to hold a baby in front of you when it’s outside of your body. Just saying.













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